Dana White returned with one of his signature surprise live streams — and once again shook the entire MMA community. With multiple fight announcements, event confirmations and the unveiling of a brand-new broadcast era, the UFC president delivered a massive update on what’s coming next.
Here’s the full breakdown of what was announced, and why it matters.
📅 UFC 324 Officially Announced – January 24, 2026
The highlight of Dana’s live was the confirmation of UFC 324, set to take place on:
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Date: January 24, 2026
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Location: Las Vegas, USA — T-Mobile Arena
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Broadcast: Paramount+ (marking the first official event of the new UFC streaming era)
This event will kick off the UFC’s partnership with Paramount+, setting the tone for the organization’s biggest expansion in years.
🔥 Main Event Confirmed: Gaethje vs Pimblett – Interim Lightweight Title
Dana White officially confirmed one of the most unexpected and talked-about matchups of the year:
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
— for the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship.
A true clash of styles:
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Gaethje: violence, pressure, low kicks, chaos
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Pimblett: charisma, movement, confidence, fan appeal
This fight alone already elevates UFC 324 to must-watch status.
🔥 Amanda Nunes Returns — vs Kayla Harrison for the Bantamweight Title
Arguably the biggest shock of the live stream…
Amanda Nunes is officially coming out of retirement.
Her opponent?
Kayla Harrison, the Olympic judoka and reigning force in the division.
This matchup immediately becomes one of the biggest women’s fights of the decade.
🔥 Additional Fights Announced
Dana also confirmed other matchups for UFC 324, including:
Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong
A striking-heavy showdown that could determine the next contender at 135 lbs.
Other key matchups across multiple divisions
Dana teased several more fights coming soon, including contenders and rising prospects being placed on the first Paramount+ card.
⚙️ Why This Live Stream Was a Turning Point
Dana White didn’t just announce fights — he announced a new era:
1. New Broadcast Platform (Paramount+)
A huge move that shifts UFC’s global distribution strategy.
2. Massive Star Power Consolidated in One Event
Stacking Gaethje, Pimblett, Nunes, Harrison and O’Malley on the same card sets a tone:
2026 will not start devagar.
3. Renewed Focus on Big Names + Rising Stars
A mix that guarantees high viewership and strong ranking movement early in the year.
🔮 What to Expect Moving Forward
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UFC 324 will likely be one of the biggest January events in UFC history
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Divisions such as lightweight, bantamweight and women’s bantamweight are about to be shaken
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More live announcements are expected in the coming weeks as the Paramount+ partnership kicks in
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Fãs podem esperar cards mais lotados, mais eventos internacionais e mais foco nos atletas “queridinhos” do público
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